Green Deal Projects Support Office

Citizen science is the collection and analysis of scientific data by the general public as part of a collaborative research project with professional scientists. What different forms does it take in the context of the Green Deal, and how does it help research projects?

In this article we highlight examples of citizen science in action and how they are contributing to our understanding of the impacts of climate change, informing urban planning decisions and bringing about behaviour change.

Projects: I-CHANGE, COMPAIR, PSLifestyle

The green transition will bring changes to the way we live, move and work. A fair transition towards climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050 will ensure that no one is left behind, especially those in already vulnerable situations.

In this update we look at two projects that demonstrate the importance of this approach. The first explores pathways to a more just and sustainable Europe, and the second maps out inspiring citizen-led initiatives that support vulnerable groups in response to climate change.

Projects: Shared Green Deal and ACCTING

ACCTING is funding innovative projects that aim to reduce or prevent inequalities and negative impacts on poorer, marginalised and vulnerable groups.

10 ideas for pilot actions have been identified that have high potential to address vulnerabilities in the areas of the European Green Deal. Pilots will be awarded, funded (up to €32,000 each) and tested through this call, which closes on 8 September 2023.

Find out more and apply from the link below.

The REGILIENCE project has announced that it is one of the co-organisers of this year’s special 10th anniversary of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO).

Set to take place in the picturesque city of Cascais, Portugal. This highly anticipated event will bring together city representatives, experts, and stakeholders to shape a climate-resilient future for our urban environments. EURESFO serves as a dynamic exchange platform, facilitating discussions on strategies, initiatives, and actions for adapting to climate change, managing disasters, and building urban resilience.

Head over to our Events page to discover the latest events from the Green Deal-funded projects. You can also find out about other upcoming European-awareness days that are relevant to the five working group themes, such as the European Mobility Week.

In June we hosted the second Green Deal Projects Support Office Board of Coordinators meeting in Brussels to hear insightful presentations and the latest policy updates. There were great discussions around the progress of the projects and how the Green Deal Projects Support Office can support them.

Find out more about the event from the videos below.

The Green Deal Projects Support Office and projects took part in webinars that shared outputs and learnings from the projects on:
• skills for communicating sustainability
• using citizen science for sustainable, resilient, and socially fair communities
• digital technologies for a sustainable food system and
• project success stories

If you missed them you can watch them from the recordings below.

A new “do-it-yourself” (DIY) manual has been released that enables regional and local authorities to better understand how to engage and mobilise stakeholders and citizens to identify and implement effective climate adaptation solutions.

Developed by the Mission Implementation Platform (MIP4dapt) for the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, the free guide provides the key steps, tools and methods to engage a wide audience of stakeholders with diverse values, beliefs and perceptions.

In the next issue we will focus on the urban environment and the activities of the projects working on this theme to support the green transition for buildings, neighbourhoods and cities.